tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, headway to dispute lead over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, ran on
keen led 2f, tracked leader, headway to dispute lead over 3f out until ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
close up in 4th, headway to join winner over 1f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, headed inside final furlong
keen led after 2f, joined over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Comicas was a short price to get off the mark in a Doncaster maiden last month and duly obliged. He had an entry in a Listed race at the end of the week so it's interesting he's come here instead but may struggle to get the better of CHAMPAGNE CITY. The latter found Group 2 company too hot to handle at Newmarket last time but had won decent contests at Beverley and Doncaster earlier and can get back on track with another furlong to cover. Easy Southwell scorer Rasheeq has his first run on Turf but Fleeting Visit won over this trip at Chepstow and is worth a chance in this higher grade. The maidens Colour Me Happy, Sporty Yankee and Indulgent will all find easier opportunities in the weeks ahead.
Champagne City 9-1 (9-1) Close up, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 16 1/2l behind Birchwood (9-1) at Newmarket 7f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Rasheeq (IRE) 1-2fav (9-5) Made all, drew clear final 2f, very easily, won at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Aug beating Sea Of Uncertainty (9-5) by 15l, 4 ran.
Fleeting Visit 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, stayed on well, eased towards finish, won at Chepstow 1m mdn stks (6) gd in Aug beating Mirsaalah (9-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
Indulgent 50-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 8 3/4l behind Foundation (9-5) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Comicas (USA) 5-4fav (9-5) Led 1f, tracked leaders, led again over 1f out, pressed well inside final furlong, held on near finish, won at Doncaster 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul beating Dragon Mall (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Colour Me Happy 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon switched right, kept on well inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Foundation (9-5) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Sporty Yankee (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, in rear, behind over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 5l behind Pickett's Charge (8-12) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (6) gd in Aug.